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Home My WebLink AboutMAT-041 BERGEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DIVISION OF MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL MATHEMATICS COURSE SYLLABUS MAT-041 Support for Algebra for Liberal Arts Mathematics INSTRUCTOR: OFFICE EMAIL: PHONE: COURSE DESCRIPTION: MAT-041 is an algebra support course for students whose program of study does not require the completion of MAT-160 Intermediate Algebra and whose placement score indicates a need for a review of basic algebra. MAT -041 is a co-requisite requirement for MAT-130 and MAT-150. CREDITS/HOURS: 2 credits (non-degree), 2 hours PREREQUISITE: MAT-011 or MAT 012 with a grade of C or better or by “Boot-Camp” or Testing. COREQUISITE: Either MAT-130 or MAT-150 GEN ED COURSE: No STUDENT Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: LEARNING 1. Students will have a broad range of computational skills. OUTCOMES: 2. Students will have a rigorous knowledge of the foundation of mathematics. 3. Students will be able to connect visual and numeric information. 4. Students will be able to communicate mathematics with precision, clarity and organization. 5. Students will be able to apply mathematical problem solving within and across disciplines. ASSESSMENT Each of the above listed student learning objectives will be assessed by: MEASURES: 1. Written assignments and/or quizzes 2. Written examinations 3. Other, as announced by the instructor. TEXT: To be announced ELECTRONIC The Department of Developmental Mathematics prohibits the use of cell- DEVICES: phones, PDA’s, laptops, headphones, IPODs and other such devices in mathematics classes unless otherwise specified by the grading policy provided by the instructor at the beginning of the semester. CALCULATOR USAGE: A four function calculator is allowed. COURSE OF STUDY: Topic Operations on Real Numbers and Algebraic Expressions Equations, Inequalities in One Variable Problem Solving Introduction to Graphing and Equations of Lines Set theory and Venn diagrams Probability and Probability distributions Frequency tables Average and weighted means GRADING POLICY: Refer to the instructor’s grading policy on the course outline distributed during the first class. ❖ All students must take the departmental final exam. The final will count for 25% of the overall grade, but a student who fails to attain a grade of 55% or better on the Final Exam will be unable to receive a passing grade for the course. ❖ Tests and Quizzes will account for no less than 60% of the overall grade. ❖ Grades in the developmental courses will be assigned as follows: o A = 90-100 % o B+ = 86-89 % o B = 80-85 % o C+ = 76-79 % o C = 70-75 % o F = Below 70 % BCC Attendance Policy: All students are expected to attend every scheduled meeting of each course in which they are registered. Attendance and lateness policies and sanctions are to be determined by the instructor for each section of each course. These will be established in writing on the individual course outline. Attendance will be kept by the instructor for administrative and counseling purposes. Developmental Mathematics Departmental Attendance Policy: A student who exceeds the allowable maximum number of absences (see chart below) may be given a F grade. Note: two late arrivals or two early departures will equal one absence. In summer, classes missed may count as double absences. Courses which meet: Maximum absences: 15-weeks 6 absences allowed 12-weeks 5 absences allowed 7-weeks 3 absences allowed EXTRA HELP: The Henry and Edith Cerullo Learning Assistance Center (CLAC), L-125, is a source of tutorial assistance in understanding operations of basic mathematics and in problem solving. For an exact schedule, call 201-447-7489. Math Walk-In Center, A113, offers tutorial support in a collaborative setting. The CLAC at the Meadowlands, Room 202. Tutors are available to aid in the understanding and reinforcement of the course material learned in class. Hours will be posted on the door. For an exact schedule, call (201) 493-4096 or visit http://www.bergen.edu/current- students/tutoring/testing-and-tutoring- at-the-meadowlands FACULTY “CLASS CANCELLATIONS” may be found by clicking on “Current Students” ABSENCE followed by “Class Cancellations” on the Bergen Community College website, PROCEDURE: www.bergen.edu. Statement on Accommodations for Disabilities Bergen Community College aims to create inclusive learning environments where all students have maximum opportunities for success. Any student who feels he or she may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact the Office of Specialized Services at 201-612-5269 or via email at ossinfo@bergen.edu for assistance. Student Support Services Bergen Community College provides exemplary support to its students and offers a broad variety of opportunities and services. A comprehensive array of student support services including advising, tutoring, academic coaching, and more are available online at https://bergen.edu/currentstudents/ MAT-041 TENTATIVE SCHEDULE 15 week Textbook: Bluman Corequisite Week 1 Intro to Algebra, Success in Math, The Number System and the Real Number Line Section 1.1 Define Symbols Including summation notation and Algebraic substation Section 1.2 Week 2 Exponents, Order of Operations on Real Numbers, and Algebraic Expressions Section 1.3 Frequency tables and Compute Boundaries of Numbers Section 2.1 2.2 Week 3 Frequency Tables Decimal Place Value and Rounding Rules Percentages Section 2.2 Frequency Tables Compute Cumulative Frequencies 30 Change Relative Frequency & Cumulative Relative Frequency to a Percentage Section 2.4 Week 4 Frequency Tables Compute the Midpoint Read Information from Tables, Charts, and Graphs Section 2.6 Define the Greek Letters å, μ, σ, σ 2 in Statistics and Algebraic substation, Algebraic Equations, Inequalities in One Variable Section 3.1 Week 5 Using Subscript Notation Section 3.2 3.3 Compute an Average and Weighted Section 3.3 3.4 Compute the Square Root Section 3.4 Review Define the Greek Letters å, μ, σ, σ 2 in Statistics and Algebraic substation, Algebraic Equations, Inequalities in One Variable Week 6 Define and Apply the Notation ± to Apply the Empirical Rule Section 3.5 3.6 Read and Interpret Box-Plots: Identify the Five-Number Summary Section 3.6 Applications Inequalities <, >, £ 3, Equations and inequalities in one variable Section 6.2 Week 7 Literal Equations and Formulas and One- Variable Read and interpret the z table Section 6.1 Finding Probabilities and Finding the Values of X for Specific Probabilities Algebraic substation, Algebraic Equations Week 8 Problem solving including Defining Notation used with Confidence Intervals Distinguishing between Parameters and Statistics Section 7.1 Review Literal Equations and Formulas and One-Variable Week 9 Set theory and Venn diagrams Relate Percentages to Probabilities Read and interpret the t table Sections 7.2 Fractions and Decimals to Compute Probability and Probability of Complement Events Section 7.3 Week 10 Relate Percentages to Probabilities Fractions and Decimals to Compute Probability and Probability of Complement Events Section 7.3 Review Chapter 7 Week 11 Problem solving -Verbal problems that include Identify the Null and Alternative Hypothesis Section 8.1 Problem solving -Verbal problems that include Identify the Null and Alternative Hypothesis Section 8.1 Section 8.1 Week 12 Problem solving -Verbal problems that include Identify Type I and Type II errors Review Read and interpret the T table Read and interpret the z table Relate Percentages to Probabilities Fractions and Decimals to Compute Probability Week 13 Review Read and interpret the z table Rectangular Coordinate System, Graphing Linear Equations Chapter 10 Week 14 Equation of a Line Slope-Intercept Form of a Line Chapter 10 Slope-Intercept Form of a Line Scatter plots and linear relationship between x and y. Week 15 Scatter plots and linear relationship between x and y. SP2024